Iowa Department of Public Defense Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division

David L. Miller

Administrator

Presenter: Bret Voorhees

November 20, 2006

Today’s Talking Points

• Review basic preparedness steps

• You are not alone and are part of a community response effort

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Basic Steps in Preparedness

• Planning

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Do you have an emergency response plan?

• 46% yes up to date

• 44% yes, but needs to be updated

• 8% started but not complete

• 2% no

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Has a fire hazard plan been developed?

• 67% yes

• 22% yes but needs to be updated

• 6% started but not complete

• 5% no

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Workplace violence/shooting plan been developed?

• 43% yes

• 37% yes, needs to be updated

• 12% started

• 8% no

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Basic Steps in Preparedness

• Planning

• Training

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Have staff received Incident Command System training?

• 6% yes

• 6% yes but needs to be updated

• 8% in the process of getting training

• 80% no

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FEMA Independent Study website

• http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist.asp

• IS-100, Intro to ICS, 1-100

• Contact Iowa Central Community College:

• Vicki Fielder (800) 362-2793 x 2328

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Basic Steps in Preparedness

• Planning

• Training

• Exercise

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Have you conducted a full scale exercise?

• 9% yes

• 16% yes, but need to do it again

• 12% in the process

• 63% no

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We’re All in this Together

• Coordinate your plans within broader community plans

• Reach out to responders and your local emergency management coordinator

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